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SANTOWS TOWING INC
Lincoln, RI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3544933 · MC 1185006
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1185006 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1185006
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy K2GP735331
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3544933
MC Number
MC-1185006
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
September 10, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 6, 2021
Authority Reinstated
July 16, 2024
Annual Mileage
23,000 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
1208 Smithfield Ave, Lincoln, RI 02865
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John Santos
Officer 2
Eryana Santos
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2026 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | HINO · JHHSDM2H9LK011995 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| September 16, 2025 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | HINO · JHHSDM2H3JK008233 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| May 15, 2025 | RI | Level I — Full | RAM · 3C7WRNDLXMG643039 | 8 | 2 OOS |
| November 19, 2024 | RI | Level III — Driver Only | CHEVROLET · 54DEEW1D2RS500251 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| September 6, 2024 | RI | Level I — Full | DODGE · 3C7WRNDLXMG643039 | 4 | Passed |
| July 6, 2024 | RI | Level III — Driver Only | CHEVROLET · 54DEEW1D2RS500251 | 0 | Clean |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
RI4
MA2
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Truck
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNDLXMG643039 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Chevrolet 5500HG | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 54DEEW1D2RS500251 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Hino XJC740 / XFC740 | Truck · Class 5 | JHHSDM2H3JK008233 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Hino XJC740 / XFC740 | Truck · Class 5 | JHHSDM2H9LK011995 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 27, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 15, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 27, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 16, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 26, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 29, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 30, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 25, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 24, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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